The foods containing vitamin B12 are primarily animal meat, fish, eggs, and dairy. Vegetarians, people who are pregnant or nursing, and others who are at risk of deficiency may need to take supplements.

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that your body can’t make on its own, so you need to get it from your diet or from supplements.

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